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Last updated on 2023-11-03.

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Alier Reng

A seasoned data scientist and dedicated educator with over seven years of healthcare analytics experience and over five years of university teaching experience. A results-oriented professional known for efficiently delivering successful projects. Areas of expertise encompass data science, statistics, and deep learning. Passionate about leveraging these skills to drive innovation and make a positive impact.

Industry Experience

Sr. Director

ScionHealth

Louisville, KY

present - 2022

  • Data Stewardship: Oversee new report development and conduct initial and monthly data validations to ensure data accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the subject matter experts and Clinical Operations Leaders to develop National Quality Program (NQP) measures.
  • Automate routine tasks with R and create a monthly operations report dashboard using R Shiny.
  • Create Quality Measures Specifications document and provide report instructions for hospital leaders.
  • Manage and prepare monthly GMLOS Variance Report for Clinical Operations and Care Management leaders.

Sr. Data Analyst

Lifepoint Health

Brentwood, TN

2022 - 2021

  • Data Stewardship: performed monthly data validation to ensure data accuracy before being pushed to PowerBI for hospitals’ use.
  • Supported and assisted hospitals and the HSC departments with their data needs.
  • Performed exploratory and predictive analysis with R and Python.
  • Created and modified divisions and hospitals’ NHSN Goals, MOR, and QOC reports and dashboards using R and PowerBI.
  • Onboarded and trained new team members.

Data Analyst

Lifepoint Health

Brentwood, TN

2021 - 2016

  • Cut QOC and MOR decks production time by 80% by automating reports with R Shiny.
  • Reduced data errors and optimized accuracy by automating CHOIS monthly mortality reports with R Shiny.
  • Used R to automate the CMS company-wide VBP, HAC Penalty, and MSPB reports extraction processes.

Teaching Experience

Lecturer

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

2016 - 2011

  • Taught general math courses including plane trigonometry, applied calculus I, applied statistics/introductory statistics, finite mathematics, college algebra, mathematics for general studies (Mathematical Ideas), and Pre-Calculus (Pathways to Calculus).
  • Turned ‘F’ students into ‘A’ and ‘B’ students through active and participatory learning; used hands-on approaches to make students conceptualize mathematical concepts to be able to construct meaningful mathematical statements.
  • Helped challenged students to change their negative thinking into positive-possibility thinking through friendly coaching and mentorship.
  • I am passionate about data science and statistics education with R and Python. I understand that numerous people worldwide, especially in my home country of South Sudan, want to learn but have limited resources.

Education

MBA., Information Systems Management

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX

2017 - 2016

M.S., Professional Science - Biostatistics

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

2011 - 2009

B.S., Neuroscience

University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX

2008 - 2005

General Studies (Mathematics/PreMed/PrePharmacy)

Richland College (DCCCD)

Dallas, TX

2005 - 2003

AWARDS & HONORS


  • LifePoint Health
  • Mercy Award (2020)
  • The University of Texas at Dallas
  • Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholarship (2006 - 2007)
  • Richland College (DCCCD)
  • Vice President’s List (2005)

Leadership and Community Engagement

President

Jonglei Institute of Technology

Murfreesboro, TN

Present - 2020

  • Run the day-to-day activities of the organization.
  • Plan and implement programs to advance the company’s mission & vision.
  • Write and maintain the company’s legal documents, build and maintain the website.
  • Provide free tutoring and mentorship to individuals from South Sudan and Kenya.
  • Publish YouTube tutorial videos on Alierwai DataStudio and Jonglei Institute of Technology.